OBITUARY

David Emerson Moulton

September 14, 1950 – November 29, 2012

David Emerson Moulton, age 62 of Randolph, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Akron City Hospital.

He was born September 14, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Charles O. and Gertrude E. (Kuss) Moulton. Dave grew up on the family farm in Rootstown and was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Parish. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and later a founding member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1954.
Dave graduated from Rootstown High School, Class of 1968. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education from the Ohio State University and later received his Master’s Degree from Kent State University. Dave taught vocational agriculture at the Maplewood Career Center from 1975 – 2002. There, he was instrumental in establishing the maple syrup sales program. After his official retirement, Dave began working at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home and Quality Enhancement Construction. Farming was always Dave’s legacy, whether working on the family farm or farming for Don Smith.
Dave was extremely active in the community, being named the Rootstown Lion’s Club Citizen of the Year in 2011. He coached wrestling at Waterloo Local Schools and wrestling and football at Rootstown High School. Dave was also active in the Rootstown Chamber of Commerce, the Portage County Boys and Girls Club, and 4-H, where he enjoyed helping his granddaughter with her horses. Around the holidays, you could always count on Dave showing up at some community event dressed as Santa Claus.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years and high school sweetheart, Connie (Lemon) Moulton, and their three children: Jason David Moulton, Angela Kay Moulton, and Jeremy Charles (Mindy) Moulton. Papaw’s memory will be cherished by his granddaughter Jenna Elizabeth Sturm-Moulton and grandson David Charles Moulton, who were the joy of his life. Dave is also survived by his brothers Bill (Debbie) Moulton and Alan (Debbie) Moulton, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends will be received Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend David Misbrener on Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Peter of the Fields Church, 3487 Old Forge Rd., Rootstown. Interment will follow at Homeland Cemetery with military honors provided by the US Marine Corps and Catholic War Veterans Post 1954.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com, also, please share your stories and photos with the family at www.moultonmemories.shutterfly.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Catholic War Veterans Post 1954, 3487 Old Forge Rd., Rootstown, OH 44272.

REMEMBERING

David Emerson Moulton

Raymond W. Knispel

December 29, 2013

It has been a little over one year since you have passed Dave. However there isn't a day that your name isn't spoken in remeberence. You have touched many lives and your humor is still making people smile! We respect you for your accomplishments, love of the land as a farmer and deadication to family, community and Catholic War Veterans Post 1954.

It was your inspiration and action that established the Veterans Memorial at St Peter of the Fields Cemetery. God bless you and your family. "As you were Marine"!

Aimee Rumschlag (Rose)

December 5, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your memories and each other.

Tim Lockard

December 5, 2012

During this time of sorrow you are in my prayers.

Claudia Brogan-Lewis

December 5, 2012

I met Dave in 1989 when I started working at Maplewood CC. He was one of my first friends, especially when he discovered my connection with a certain pig farm. When Dave was a special needs ag teacher, he would take his students on field trips to my family's pig farm in Palmyra. My step-dad and mom, Fred and Bernie Dearth, enjoyed those visits and grew fond of Dave and his students. Dave gave me a book, "Any fool can be a pig farmer." I still have it! Many years ago, I went to NYC with Dave, Connie, Howard Harper, Ron Bolyard and Mary Beth Talerico. We had so much fun together! The last time I saw Dave was at (our beloved friend and co-worker) Linda Cain's calling hours on Nov. 11, 2012. (Linda worked at Maplewood CC for 34 years.) I was in line, Dave was leaving the calling hours but had come over to say "Hi" and gave me a hug. He greeted many friends that day. Thank goodness! We didn't realize it would be the last time we would see him. Dave loved God, his family, friends, and life. He has set the standard for the rest of us...to love life, to serve others ...and just have fun! With fond memories, Claudia

December 4, 2012

Connie and Family,

I remember the first time I met Dave, when he was advisor of our Young Farmer group. I was a new farm wife, and Dave had dark hair. I also remember the most recent time I spoke with Dave, and it was a conversation about former students. I don't think he ever gave up on a kiddo. Don and I have enjoyed our friendship with your family. We ask God's blessing on you as you mourn, until only the happy memories remain. Mary Ann and Don Nething, Daniel and Benjamin

Joe Laskos

December 3, 2012

So sorry to hear of David's passing. I always thought he was a very funny man.We had a good time whenever we bowled together. May GOD look over you now and forever. Connie,my thoughts are with you and your family . GOD bless you !

Donald Trimble

December 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jenny (Weaver) Dietrich

December 3, 2012

Dear Mrs. Moulton & family,

Mr. Moulton was a very special and genuine person who I will always picture with a huge smile. I enjoyed working with him his last year at Maplewood and seeing him at St. Pete's. He was also a good friend to my dad. I hope you find peace in knowing what a positive influence he had on everyone who knew him. God Bless you.

Sadie Maines

December 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Moulton family, David was a great man and he will be missed by many

Leann Jacobs

December 3, 2012

Dear Moulton Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with all of you!

December 3, 2012

Dear Moulton Family, I had the pleasure to meet David, when he worked at Maplewood, with my sister Linda Cain. My sister spoke highly of her friend David. I am sending my deepest sympathy to all of you. May God hold you very close during this difficult time. Diane Cain Sparacio Simpsonville, SC

Nick Slusser

December 2, 2012

"I am very sorry to hear about your loss.Dave was fun to work with out on the farm always laughing and joking and we loved talking about them harleys we will miss you.

December 2, 2012

The rain is falling today and seems to balance the sorrow of losing a good friend. Yet perhaps there can be comfort found in melancholy which seems natural when remembering a life well lived, well-loved. Those memories will live on in the lives of all the people Dave loved; his family, his friends, his colleagues and co-workers. The memory of his life will continue to touch all of the people who are involved in the many community organizations he dedicated his life to. Dave was truly one of the few people who, no matter what, could always be counted on to do whatever was in his power to help a friend. He genuinely cared for his fellowman.My condolences go out to his family, especially his granddaughter Jenna, because Dave loved her fiercely. He loved all his family but Jenna was his pride and joy. He delighted in spending time with her. It has only been a couple weeks since I saw him last never realizing that simple, casual goodbye would be the last. I am surprised by the how profound and raw the emptiness. I realize tomorrow it will be putting more than a friend into the ground. It will be putting a part of me, a part I'd already thought long buried.

Brenda Moran

December 2, 2012

As a teacher I knew of Dave's work at Maplewood. I spoke to him when we took 8th graders from Streetsboro to see the school and enjoyed his sense of humor. Once I was stuck in a snowdrift walking to the parking lot at KSU's Newman Center. Dave didn't really know me, but he came to my rescue so I wouldn't fall and get hurt. What a gentleman!

Gary Harmon

December 2, 2012

Dave inspired everyone with his smiles, humor, energy and positive attitude. Everyone who met him grew in inner strength and spirit, did more good and overcame more challenges. Memories of Dave will always lead everyone who knew him forward. Our sympathies, Gary and Jacquelyn Harmon

Dave and Diana Horning

December 2, 2012

We will cherish all the wonderful memories we have of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kathleen Embacher

December 2, 2012

We were so sorry to hear that Dave had died. He is gone far too soon. We hope your memories of him give you some peace in the very difficult days, weeks and months to come. You will all be in our prayers. Ted and Kathie Embacher

Ray & Cece Knispel

December 2, 2012

Dave,was a dedicated and compassionate individual with enormous capacity to serve his family,friends, country, community, church and fellow veterans. He was the life of the party even though there may not have been a party! He was loved and will be missed by his family and many many others. God bless him and may he be with our lord and savior. They say that Marines guard the "Gates of Heaven". Dave undoubtably will be Captain of the Guard greeting all with a friendly smile and some of his witty humor. Our most profound condolences to Connie and the Moulton Family. God be with you

December 2, 2012

WHAT A SHOCK... SO SO SO SORRY CONNIE AND FAMILY. DAVID WILL BE TRULY MISSED AT THE GRAPE AND GRANARY..WHAT A TRULY WONDERFUL PERSON.. HE AND HIS SISSY WINE THAT HE LOVED SO MUCH.. YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS.. LOVE YA M

Sylvia Powers

December 1, 2012

Dave & I began our teaching adventure together at Maplewood in the Career Development Program. Dave was 25 yrs. old & I was 40 years old. I worked at Maplewood 26 yrs. Dave & I had many adventures together. I learned to love that man & knowing he was out in the community "doing his thing" always gave me a warm feeling. Now that he has left us, I will always have that hollow feeling we get when we lose someone very special. I grieve along with his family. With love, Sylvia Powers.

Rodney Carlton

December 1, 2012

Please accept my deepest condolences...

Rodney Carlton

Susan Carpenter

December 1, 2012

Connie and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was one of those people who made everyone feel loved and special. All of us at Maplewood loved him, and by extension all of you in his family. I pray you can all hold on to all the joy and love he shared with you and find peace during your sorrow at his loss. He certainly was one of a kind.

Susan (Bolanz) Behon

December 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Moulton family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Mr. Moulton always had a smile for everyone.

Jo Mihnovets

December 1, 2012

To Connie and the Family,Dave was very special to so many people. I will miss him. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to have Dave touch my life, as he gave to so many others. HIs life should be celebrated. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve the loss of Dave.

Jeffrey Matthews

December 1, 2012

Dear Connie ,Jason, Angie & Jeremy I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing.....he was one of the 'really good guys "..I am proud to call him a friend.... my life is richer for knowing him & the whole family...my thoughts,prayers & sympathy are with you all.

Jeffrey Matthews

Karen and Tim Kelly

December 1, 2012

Dear Connie, There are no words that I can offer that will lesson the pain of loosing your solemate and bestfriend, your loving husband, Dave. We are so very sorry. God called him home early for some very special reason and for that we will never know. Keep him in your hearts and he will always be with you. I hope that you can take some comfort in hearing how many lives he touched in his short life. From the minute I met Dave, I was impressed with the generosity he extended to everyone he met, his warmhearted smile that immediately put you at ease, to his awesome sense of humor that literally would bring you to tears at times. He truly was a wonderful and loving man and we will miss him. Tim and I send our prayers to your entire family. May God cradle you all in his arms and bring you comfort through this difficult time. With heavy hearts and our deepest sympathy.

Joy Daiber Green

December 1, 2012

I remember Dave fondly. He was a friend of my mom's for many years as they both taught at Maplewood. Dave was so fun to be around and was always so kind to me when I was a little girl. My thoughts are with the Moulton family. So sorry for your loss.

Troy and Darlene Hrdlicka

December 1, 2012

We had only known Dave for a few short years, but he has left a lasting impression on us. He had the best smile and the most infectious laugh and we loved listening to his stories. May those loving memories carry you all through this most trying time. You have a guardian angel watching over you all.

Douglas Mori

December 1, 2012

Dave coached with me at Rootstown. He was in charge of motivational posters.He inspired players to excell. I will always remember his influence on young athletes, including my sons. He will be missed.

Bonnie Hutchison

December 1, 2012

Connie & Family,Deepest sympathy at your loss. I have fond memories of each of you, and pray that you will find comfort. God Be With You! Lovingly, Bonnie

Mandy Gillis

December 1, 2012

There are no words that can lessen your loss, but knowing how many lives Dave touched celebrates his life. He had a smile for everyone and always a comment to pass along!!! He truly loved people and interacting with them. He was so proud of his family and beamed when he talked about all of you. You brought joy and happiness into his life. I know he fought with everything he had to stay with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Fran Pruchenski

December 1, 2012

My prayers are with the entire Moulton family. I knew Dave as a teacher in Rootstown and through my work with Maplewood. When my husband was ill, Dave helped to keep our driveway free of snow so Larry wouldn't fall. Dave was a very caring and compassionate person with a warming and welcoming smile. He will be greatly missed. God only chooses the best!

Amy Oliver-Gilham

November 30, 2012

Our hearts go out to the Moulton family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amy Powers

November 30, 2012

My mother was a special education coordinator for Maplewood Career Center years ago. Dave was one of the people mom introduced me to as well as other staff members over the years. I send my most sincere condolences to all of the family. Dave was a wonderful, caring person, and his loss will be felt by all of us. I send all my love and prayers, and hope that all the family and friends will find peace during this very difficult time. God bless. Love Amy M. Powers (Ravenna, Ohio)

Mike Graham

November 30, 2012

Jason - You and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort and bless you.

Jim Phillips

November 30, 2012

Our prayers are with the entire Moulton Family. I'm glad to have known Dave and will never forget his big smile, humor and positive attitude. Jim Phillips and kids

November 30, 2012

Jason:You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kersh's

Jeremy Farmer

November 30, 2012

Jason

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family be conforted by the good times that you had with your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless the family.

Paula Fugate

November 30, 2012

Jason and family - We at Cooper are very sorry for your loss and realize this has been a very rough time for all. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Patty Walker

November 30, 2012

Jason,You & your Family are in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless all of you during this difficult time.

Kori Whiteman - Kemp

November 30, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many great memories of him. May God bless and keep all of you during this time of need. Much love and many prayers!

Ben and Susan Schlarb and boys

November 30, 2012

Still very hard to believe this and our thoughts and prayers are with the Moulton family.

Janet & Ric Buntain

November 30, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Moulton family...Dave truly brought a "breath of fresh air" every time he came into our office and brought smiles to all of our faces. He will be dearly missed...DeVaul-Buntain Insurance

Maria Macaluso

November 30, 2012

To the family and friends of Dave Moulton.Dave was working at Maplewood Career Center when I was hired as a teacher. Dave cared about students and always had a smile for staff members.My heart and prayers are for his family and friends during this time of loss.

Patty Nidy

November 30, 2012

So sorry for the loss of Dave. He always had a smile on his face. I enjoyed talking to him. He had a zest for life. He will be truely missed. Thoughts and prayers to Connie and the family.

Cindy Jarrett

November 30, 2012

I can't believe Dave is gone! He was always smiling and happy. I enjoyed the times he would come from Maplewood to work with my Job Entry Skills class at Southeast. I would always see him at the Randolph Fair, and he was always joking around. He will be missed!

Chuck Milvet

November 30, 2012

Dave, you are like a second dad to me and I will miss you so much. Thank you for all the great times and memories - this world needs more men like you. Thanks, too, for always forgiving us for breaking all of your stuff. Your memory will always bring a smile to my face. Love you Dave.

Cindy Jarrett

November 30, 2012

I just can't believe Dave is gone! He was always smiling and happy. I enjoyed working with him when he came from Maplewood to teach in my Job Entry Skills classes at Southeast. I always saw him at the Randolph Fair, and he was always joking around. I am really going to miss him!

Cindy Jarrett

Rob Penny

November 30, 2012

Mr. Moulton was a great coach and mentor. I felt lucky to know him.I'm very sorry for your loss.

Jorjan Siegenthaler

November 30, 2012

Connie and kids-I am shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's passing and my prayers are with you all. Dave was such a wonderful person and I'm very glad I was given the gift of being able to know him. God Bless you.

November 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of my friend. My prayers are with Connie and the kids. We will always miss Dave's great sense of humor and his laugh. It is hard to understand why these things happen, but God helps us get through the grief. His memory is what we keep close to us and we should celebrate the good life he led being a husband, father and grandfather. God be with the entire Moulton family during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Dave Neal

Shaun Sparks

November 30, 2012

Jason,

I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know your Dad but I am very saddened by your loss and you and your family are in our prayers.

Danette McHale

November 30, 2012

Dave was a very good friend and mentor during my years of teaching at Maplewood JVS. We have kept in touch over the years (30 years).........I will miss him dearly. Danette McHale

Shannon Knox-Arbogast

November 30, 2012

I have such fond memories of Dave, Connie and the kids from Waterloo. Dave made a tremendous difference in many lives and for that the community will always be grateful. Dave will be sorely missed by many.

My mother-in-law, Teresa whom is a friend from St Pete's also cherishes memories from days gone by and is honored to be able to serve the family during this great time of morning.

We are saddened by this great loss and pray that our mighty and gracious God wraps you in the loving care of his arms and gives you peace each and everyday.

Rebecca Wise

November 30, 2012

To the entire family: My heart goes out to you. Praying for your strength during this most difficult time. May God comfort you during this time.

November 30, 2012

I began my teaching and coaching career with Dave at Rootstown. He was a fantastic and upbeat person. He always had a way of making things fun. Some of my fondest and earliest memories in coaching came from working with Dave, He will be missed...Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. Mark Knopick Rootstown

Bonnie Knapp

November 30, 2012

I went to Maplewood JVS in 83-84. Mr Moulton was a very friendly person and always smiling. I just seen him a couple months ago at a storage auction and told him how it worked. He will be missed. Prayers sent to his family.

Pam Reid

November 30, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss of David. Every time I saw him he had a ready hug and a wonderful smile. My prayers are with your family at this time.

The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home

November 30, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dawn Saal-Lofland

November 30, 2012

I was a student at Maplewood JVS in 88-89 when Mr. Moulton taught there. I was in the Horticulture program and got to know him through the FFA. He always had a smile on his face. He was a very inspiring caring teacher. We always had so much fun with him. He still keep in touch through my father since I live out of state. He will never be forgotten. My prayers and thought are with his family. May God comfort you.

Margaret Courtney

November 30, 2012

Dave will truly be missed by many. He was one of the most compassionate and caring persons I have ever had the honor of knowing. May times I was given the opportunity to help him dress so he could play Santa to the little kids at Maplewood and those times were some of happiest. Dave touched not only my life but many students, parents and colleagues and he will always be remembered for his laugh, jokes and big bear hugs. My prayers of comfort go out to Connie and the family and that their loving memories will be forever held in their hearts. We loved you Dave.

November 30, 2012

Dear Connie and Family, When I began working with Dave at Maplewood, I had no idea what I was in for only to find out that it was the best years of my entire teaching experience. Dave was the kind of person the special needs students needed in their lives---someone who cared about them, taught them practical and realistic skills and yes, kicked them in the pants when they needed it. I know the memories will bring smiles to all your faces one day. Love, Cathy Russell (Columbus)

November 30, 2012

Dave will be missed - We enjoyed working with him through the years - lots of good times and memories; he helped so many students, was very active throughout the community, a good person, and caring educator. May the Lord comfort family members during this difficult time.

Bob & Carol Earle (Rootstown)

Missy Keener

November 30, 2012

My prayers to the family. He will be surely missed. I remember as a kid we always had Santa come to our house to bring us a little gift before the big day. It wasn't until my senior year in high school at Maplewood that I found out Dave was the santa. He was a great neighbor and no matter where we saw him he was always there greeting you with a hand shake or a wave. Missy (Cheuvront) Keener

Marcy Schaaf

November 29, 2012

So sorry to hear this! May God Be with all of you thur this difficult time! Hold your memories close in your heart and he will be one of God's Angels watching over you!

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